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The Western Air Defense Sector participated in Exercise Rainier War June 26, 2019. Rainier War is semiannual large formation exercise, hosted by the 62nd Airlift Wing, designed to train aircrews under realistic scenarios that support a full spectrum operations against modern threats and replicate today’s contingency operations.<br/>
<img src='https://media.defense.gov/2019/Jul/25/2002162611/82/55/0/190626-Z-ZZ999-1000.JPG' alt='Maj. Dennis Martin, 225th Air Defense Squadron air battle manager, prepares to board a C-17 asssigned to the 60th Air Moblity Wing from Travis Air Force Base, Calif., as part of Exercise Rainier War June 26, 2019 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Martin is one of four air battle managers flying onboard the C-17s during the exercise in order to accomplish a portion of his training requirements to convert to a rated air battle manager. (Courtesy Photo)' /> <br />
Thu, 25 Jul 2019 19:24:00 GMTMaj. Kimberly D. Burke, Western Air Defense Sector Public Affairshttps://www.wads.ang.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1916761/wads-abms-participate-in-exercise-rainier-war/Robie places 10th at the Great Wall of China marathonhttps://www.wads.ang.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1868925/robie-places-10th-at-the-great-wall-of-china-marathon/
What marathon competition has 20,518 countable steps, 7,600 feet in elevation gain and constant exposure under the hot sun? It would be the Conquer the Wall Marathon held May 11, 2019, on the Great Wall of China. Bruce Robie, the 225th Air Defense Squadron Joint National Air Space Defense Planning Group/National Airspace Defense program manager, took on the challenge to “Conquer the Wall” and placed 10th overall. <br/>
<img src='https://media.defense.gov/2019/Jun/06/2002141807/82/55/0/190511-Z-ZZ999-0020.JPG' alt='Bruce Robie, 225th Support Squadron National Airspace Defense program manager, runs the Conquer the Wall Marathon in Beijing, China, May 11, 2019. Robie placed 10th overall, first in his age group of 50-59 and was the oldest competitor. He completed the marathon in 9.5 hours. (Courtesy photo)' /> <br />
Thu, 06 Jun 2019 22:34:22 GMTMaj. Kimberly D. Burke, Western Air Defense Sector Public Affairshttps://www.wads.ang.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1868925/robie-places-10th-at-the-great-wall-of-china-marathon/WA ANG marksmanship team competes at Winston P. Wilson Championshiphttps://www.wads.ang.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1847310/wa-ang-marksmanship-team-competes-at-winston-p-wilson-championship/
The Washington Air National Guard sent eight marksmen from the Western Air Defense Sector, 194th Wing and 141st Air Refueling Wing to the Winston P. Wilson Championship in Little Rock, Ark., April 7-10, 2019.<br/>
<img src='https://media.defense.gov/2019/May/14/2002131481/82/55/0/190410-Z-ZZ999-0001.JPG' alt='Members of the Washington Air National Guard&#39;s marksmanship team pose for a team picture during the 2019 Winston P. Wilson Championship at the Robinson Maneuver Training Center, Arkansas, April 10, 2019. Pictured in the first row (from left to right) are: Master Sgt. Eric Poe, 225th Support Squadron; Staff Sgt. Shane Key, 225th SS; Master Sgt. Ryan Rathbun, 194th Medical Group; Senior Airman Richard Delinsky 194th Comptroller Flight.
Second Row: Lt. Col. Richard Gockley, 141st Air Refueling Wing Plans and Programs Office; Tech. Sgt. Cameron Riedl, 225th Air Defense Squadron; Master Sgt. Shay Brockman, 225th ADS; Master Sgt. James Achen, 141st Logistics Readiness Squadron. (Courtesy photo by Staff Sgt. Shane Key).' /> <br />
Tue, 14 May 2019 16:57:00 GMTStaff Sgt. Hope Funderburk, 225th Support Squadronhttps://www.wads.ang.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1847310/wa-ang-marksmanship-team-competes-at-winston-p-wilson-championship/Bosselmann assumes command of the 225th Support Squadronhttps://www.wads.ang.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1839085/bosselmann-assumes-command-of-the-225th-support-squadron/
Col. Brett Bosselman became the new commander of the 225th Support Squadron during a change of command ceremony at the Pierce County Readiness Center on Camp Murray, Wash., April 10, 2019. <br/>
<img src='https://media.defense.gov/2019/May/07/2002128799/82/55/0/190410-Z-YN556-0201.JPG' alt='Col. Scott Humphrey presides over the 225th Support Squadron Change of Command where Col. Paige Abbott relinguishes command to Col. Brett Bosselmann at the Pierce County Readiness Center, Camp Murray, Washington, April 10, 2019. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Capt. Colette Muller)' /> <br />
Tue, 07 May 2019 16:12:26 GMTMaj. Kimberly D. Burke, Western Air Defense Sector Public Affairshttps://www.wads.ang.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1839085/bosselmann-assumes-command-of-the-225th-support-squadron/Bergren assumes command of the 225th Air Defense Squadronhttps://www.wads.ang.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1830621/bergren-assumes-command-of-the-225th-air-defense-squadron/
Lt. Col. Brian Bergren assumed command of the 225th Air Defense Squadron during a change of command ceremony at the Pierce County Readiness Center on Camp Murray, April 10, 2019.
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<img src='https://media.defense.gov/2019/Apr/30/2002124845/82/55/0/190410-Z-YN556-0010.JPG' alt='Col. Scott Humphrey presides over the 225th Air Defense Squadron Change of Command ceremony where Col. Brett Bosselmann relinguishes command to Lt. Col. Brian Bergren at the Pierce County Readiness Center, April 10, 2019.' /> <br />
Tue, 30 Apr 2019 20:56:12 GMTMaj. Kimberly D. Burke, Western Air Defense Sector Public Affairshttps://www.wads.ang.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1830621/bergren-assumes-command-of-the-225th-air-defense-squadron/Change of CommandHumphrey assumes command of the 225th Air Defense Grouphttps://www.wads.ang.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1821580/humphrey-assumes-command-of-the-225th-air-defense-group/
Col. Scott C. Humphrey became the new commander of the 225th Air Defense Group during an assumption of command ceremony at the Pierce County Readiness Center on Camp Murray, April 10, 2019. <br/>
<img src='https://media.defense.gov/2019/Apr/23/2002119655/82/55/0/190419-Z-YN556-0004.JPG' alt='Brig. Gen. Jeremy Horn presides over the ceremony of Col. Scott Humphrey as he assumes command of the 225th Air Defense Group at the Pierce County Readiness Center, Camp Murray, Washington, April 10, 2019. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Capt. Colette Muller)' /> <br />
Tue, 23 Apr 2019 17:34:00 GMTMaj. Kimberly D. Burke, Western Air Defense Sector Public Affairshttps://www.wads.ang.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1821580/humphrey-assumes-command-of-the-225th-air-defense-group/Change of CommandUltra-Running Podcast with WADS air battle managerhttps://www.wads.ang.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1730296/ultra-running-podcast-with-wads-air-battle-manager/
1st Lt. Krosby Keller, 225th Air Defense Squadron air battle manager is an avid ultra runner. Most people think of long distance running in terms of marathon or 26.2 miles. Ultra running goes even further -- 50, 100 even 200 miles! Listen to the Washington National Guard Raven Conversations podcast for an indepth interview about Keller's experiences running 100 mile races.
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<img src='https://media.defense.gov/2019/Jan/11/2002078857/82/55/0/190111-Z-ZZ999-0001.JPG' alt='The first episode of the 2019 Washington National Guard Raven Conversations is avaliable on iTunes. In eposide 7, Jason Kriess and Sara Morris talk with Master Sgt. Samantha Stewart with the 194th Wing about the free yoga class she teaches every Wednesday at 11:15 a.m. in building 109 at Camp Murray, Washington. The second half of the podcast, 1st Lt. Krosby Keller, 225th Air Defense Squadron air battle manager, talks about his experiences with ultra-running and competing in two 100 mile races. The podcast can be found at https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/id1437664943?id=1437664943' /> <br />
Fri, 11 Jan 2019 19:53:00 GMTMaj. Kimberly D. Burke, Western Air Defense Sector Public Affairshttps://www.wads.ang.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1730296/ultra-running-podcast-with-wads-air-battle-manager/Canadian Air Defense Sector Members Complete Training at WADShttps://www.wads.ang.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1718411/canadian-air-defense-sector-members-complete-training-at-wads/
The Western Air Defense Sector hosted 11 air battle managers of the Royal Canadian Air Force for a five week period this fall in order to complete their qualification training. The air battle managers were deployed from 3 Wing and 22 Wing of the RCAF. <br/>
<img src='https://media.defense.gov/2018/Dec/19/2002074697/82/55/0/181018-Z-ZZ999-0001.JPG' alt='The Western Air Defense Sector hosted air battle managers of the Royal Canadian Air Force for a five week period this fall in order to complete their qualification training. Members of the 51 Aerospace Control and Warning (Operational Training) Squadron, 22 Wing, pose in front of the Western Air Defense Sector October 18, 2018 on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. From left to right, Capt. Matthew Greenwood, 2nd Lt. Jonah Dyke, 2nd Lt. Darren Ashton, 2nd Lt. Chelsea Doyle and Capt. Andrew Lawton. (Courtesy photo)' /> <br />
Thu, 20 Dec 2018 17:29:40 GMTMaj. Kimberly D. Burke, Western Air Defense Sector Public Affairshttps://www.wads.ang.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1718411/canadian-air-defense-sector-members-complete-training-at-wads/Confined space exercise at WADS power planthttps://www.wads.ang.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1718096/confined-space-exercise-at-wads-power-plant/
The Western Air Defense Sector conducted an arc flash injury exercise inside the WADS power plant Nov. 13, 2018. The exercise was designed to help the Joint Base Lewis-McChord Fire Department become accustom to working safely around the WADS unique power plant equipment and practice confined space rescue procedures. <br/>
<img src='https://media.defense.gov/2018/Dec/19/2002074591/82/55/0/181113-Z-PD696-0289.JPG' alt='Joint Base Lewis-McChord first responders remove a simulated patient out of a generator pit during confined space rescue training at the Western Air Defense Sector Nov. 11, 2018, on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. The fire fighters were able to retrieve the patient in less than 40 minutes from the time of the call. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Tim Chacon)' /> <br />
Wed, 19 Dec 2018 20:32:28 GMTMaj. Kimberly D. Burke, Western Air Defense Sector Public Affairshttps://www.wads.ang.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1718096/confined-space-exercise-at-wads-power-plant/WADS annual award winners announcedhttps://www.wads.ang.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1711433/wads-annual-award-winners-announced/
The winners of the 2018 Western Air Defense Sector annual awards were announced during a ceremony Dec. 1, 2018. The nominees for each award category were the winners of their respective unit annual awards. The WADS is made up of the 225th Air Defense Group, 225th Air Defense Squadron and 225th Support Squadron. <br/>
<img src='https://media.defense.gov/2018/Dec/12/2002071864/82/55/0/181201-Z-QO338-0021.JPG' alt='The Western Air Defense Sector annual award winners pose with their Bigfoot trophy Dec. 1, 2018 on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. Pictured from left to right are Category I Drill Status Guardsmen of the Year Staff Sgt. Catherine Pearce, 225th Support Squadron emergency management specialist; Airman of the Year Senior Airman Zachary Fleet, 225th Air Defense Squadron interface control technician; NCO of the Year Staff Sgt. Jared Denton, 225th ADS NCOIC of surveillance training; and SNCO of the Year Master Sgt. Sara Haynes, 225th SS NCOIC of logistics. Not pictured are: DSG Company Grade Officer Capt. Colette Muller, 225th Air Defense Group public affairs officer; CGO of the Year Capt. Marvin Yamada, 225th ADS weapons flight commander; Category I Civilian of the Year Barry Arzberger, 225th SS HVAC technician; and Category II Civilian of the Year Bruce Robie; 225th SS National Airspace System Defense program manager. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Maj. Kimberly D. Burke)' /> <br />
Wed, 12 Dec 2018 18:23:22 GMTMaj. Kimberly D. Burke, Western Air Defense Sector Public Affairshttps://www.wads.ang.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1711433/wads-annual-award-winners-announced/Blue Episode 26: United in Defensehttps://www.wads.ang.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1710024/blue-episode-26-united-in-defense/
Operation Noble Eagle has become an enduring mission in the years since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, protecting the United States and Canada from airborne aggression. The North American Aerospace Defense Command is bi-national, bringing U.S. and Canadian forces together to provide aerospace warning, aerospace control and maritime warning for the defense of North America.<br/>
Fri, 07 Dec 2018 15:50:00 GMTDoD Newshttps://www.wads.ang.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1710024/blue-episode-26-united-in-defense/WADS Canadian Detachment members awarded CAF Special Service Medalshttps://www.wads.ang.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1705631/wads-canadian-detachment-members-awarded-caf-special-service-medals/
Two members of the Western Air Defense Sector Canadian Detachment were awarded Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Special Service Medals (SSM) with NATO bar during the WADS annual awards ceremony Dec. 1, 2018 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.<br/>
<img src='https://media.defense.gov/2018/Dec/04/2002069493/82/55/0/181201-Z-QO338-0002.JPG' alt='Royal Canadian Navy Master Seaman Malisa Ogunniya (center), Western Air Defense Sector Canadian Detachment chief clerk, is awarded the Canadian Armed Forces Special Service Medal with NATO bar from Lt. Col. Michael Fawcett, WADS Canadian Detachment commander (left), Dec. 1, 2018 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. The medal was awarded for Ogunniya’s exceptional service in support of operations while onboard Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship Winnipeg from July 2015 through January 2016. HMCS Winnipeg conducted operations under the standing NATO Maritime Group Two as part of Operation Reassurance, NATO’s mission to build maritime situational awareness in order to detect, deter and disrupt terrorism in the Mediterranean Sea. The Special Service Medal was created to recognize members of the Canadian Armed Forces who have performed a service determined to be under exceptional circumstances, in a clearly defined locality for a specified duration. The SSM is always issued with a bar that specifies the special service being recognized, each bar having its own criteria. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Maj. Kimberly D. Burke)' /> <br />
Tue, 04 Dec 2018 22:39:00 GMTMaj. Kimberly D. Burke, Western Air Defense Sector Public Affairshttps://www.wads.ang.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1705631/wads-canadian-detachment-members-awarded-caf-special-service-medals/WADS security forces member received rare Louis H. Fischer Awardhttps://www.wads.ang.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1662676/wads-security-forces-member-received-rare-louis-h-fischer-award/
The Western Air Defense Sector’s newest security forces member was awarded the prestigious Louis H. Fischer Award during his graduation ceremony from the U.S. Air Force Security Forces Academy Apprentice Course Aug. 7, 2018, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lakeland, Texas.<br/>
<img src='https://media.defense.gov/2018/Oct/15/2002051567/82/55/0/180807-Z-ZZ999-0001.JPG' alt='Master Sgt. Donald Twilley, right, receives the Louis H. Fisher Award during his graduation ceremony from the U.S. Air Force Security Forces Academy Apprentice Course Aug. 7, 2018, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lakeland, Texas. The Louis H. Fischer Award is awarded to a security forces member who’s GPA is 97 percent or above, has received zero derogatory paperwork, passed all evaluations on the first attempt, earned marksmanship or “expert” with the M9 pistol, and is recommended by an instructor cadre and military training leaders. (Courtesy photo)' /> <br />
Mon, 15 Oct 2018 21:10:00 GMTMaj. Kimberly D. Burke, Western Air Defense Sector Public Affairshttps://www.wads.ang.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1662676/wads-security-forces-member-received-rare-louis-h-fischer-award/Two WADS Airmen win silver at regional powerlifting competitionhttps://www.wads.ang.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1653104/two-wads-airmen-win-silver-at-regional-powerlifting-competition/
Two WADS Airmen assigned to the 225th Support Squadron won silver medals at the Northwest Regional USA Powerlifting (USAPL) Competition in July and are headed to Nationals next week.<br/>
<img src='https://media.defense.gov/2018/Oct/03/2002047828/82/55/0/180929-Z-ZZ999-0004.JPG' alt='Senior Airman Zachary Nelson, left, Tech. Sgt. Nick Soriano, middle, and Staff Sgt. Christopher LaCour, right, pose for a photo during the Northwest Regional USA Powerlifting Competition July 29, 2018. Nelson placed second in the 74 kg weight class and LaCour place second in the 93 kg weight class which qualified them for Nationals in Spokane, Washington, Oct. 11-15, 2018.' /> <br />
Wed, 03 Oct 2018 16:18:36 GMTMaj. Kimberly D. Burke, Western Air Defense Sector Public Affairshttps://www.wads.ang.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1653104/two-wads-airmen-win-silver-at-regional-powerlifting-competition/Two WADS ultra-runners complete 174 miles during POW/MIA Remembrance Runhttps://www.wads.ang.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1644830/two-wads-ultra-runners-complete-174-miles-during-powmia-remembrance-run/
Running one marathon in a day isn’t enough for two Western Air Defense Sector members. 1st Lt. Krosby Keller and Bruce Robie challenged their athletic limits by jointly running the equivalent of more than six marathons during the Joint Base Lewis-McChord 24-Hour POW/MIA Remembrance Run Sept. 18-19, 2018. <br/>
<img src='https://media.defense.gov/2018/Sep/25/2002044778/82/55/0/180608-Z-ZZ999-0001.JPG' alt='1st Lt. Krosby Keller, 225th Air Defense Squadron air battle manager, runs the San Diego 100 ultra marathon June 8, 2018. The San Diego 100 is a mountain race that takes place east of San Diego in June every year that runs through the Pacific Coast Trail and Cuyamaca State Park.' /> <br />
Thu, 27 Sep 2018 17:25:14 GMTMaj. Kimberly Burke, Western Air Defense Sector Public Affairshttps://www.wads.ang.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1644830/two-wads-ultra-runners-complete-174-miles-during-powmia-remembrance-run/WA ANG competes at National Guard Marksmanship Championshiphttps://www.wads.ang.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1643349/wa-ang-competes-at-national-guard-marksmanship-championship/
It’s like a scene out of an old spaghetti western movie. Standing on a line, hand hovering over a holster and twitching with anticipation. A voice comes over a loud speaker, “watch and shoot.” You inhale a deep breath and slowly exhale and count down from five to one before firing. <br/>
<img src='https://media.defense.gov/2018/Sep/24/2002044211/82/55/0/180502-Z-ZZ999-0002.JPG' alt='Master Sgt. Christopher Martin, left to right, 242nd Combat Communications Squadron first sergeant and team captain, Staff Sgt. Caleb Gutting, 141st Security Forces Squadron, Maj. Eric Manewal, 194th Wing, Gen. Frank Glass, 28th Chief of National Guard Bureau, Master Sgt. Michael Chapman, 194th Security Forces Squadron, and Staff Sgt. Hope Funderburk, 225th Support Squadron, pose for team picture during the 47th Annual Winston P. Wilson Championship, Robinson Maneuver Training Center, Arkansas, May 2, 2018. The annual events, hosted by the National Guard Marksmanship Training Center April 29-May 4, 2018, offer Servicemembers from the National Guard and international community an opportunity to test marksmanship skills in a battle-focused environment. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Hope Funderburk)' /> <br />
Mon, 24 Sep 2018 18:25:36 GMTStaff Sgt. Hope Funderburk, 225th Support Squadronhttps://www.wads.ang.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1643349/wa-ang-competes-at-national-guard-marksmanship-championship/WADS air battle manager graduates Air Defense Artillery Fire Control Officers coursehttps://www.wads.ang.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1636357/wads-air-battle-manager-graduates-air-defense-artillery-fire-control-officers-c/
A Western Air Defense Sector air battle manager had an opportunity to expand his Joint Force interoperability knowledge and skills with 11 other Army officers when he attended the Air Defense Artillery Fire Control Officers (ADAFCO), Kirkland Air Force Base, New Mexico, in July 2018.<br/>
<img src='https://media.defense.gov/2018/Sep/17/2002041115/82/55/0/180727-Z-ZZ999-0002.JPG' alt='Capt. Jason Allenton, right, assigned to the 225th Air Defense Squadron, graduates from Air Defense Artillery Fire Control Officers (ADAFCO), Kirkland Air Force Base, New Mexico, July 27, 2018. Experience gained at the ADAFCO course assists the Western Air Defense Sector in mission planning, execution and coordination of Army assets as part of Operation Noble Eagle. (Courtesy photo by Capt. Jason Allenton)' /> <br />
Mon, 17 Sep 2018 20:55:10 GMTMaj. Kimberly D. Burke, Western Air Defense Sector Public Affairshttps://www.wads.ang.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1636357/wads-air-battle-manager-graduates-air-defense-artillery-fire-control-officers-c/Change of CommandWADS member places 1st at bodybuilding competitionhttps://www.wads.ang.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1626444/wads-member-places-1st-at-bodybuilding-competition/
Age is just a number for a former Western Air Defense Sector Chief Master Sergeant who now works as federal employee with the WADS in military personnel. Richard Gonzales is showing members of the WADS that at the age of 57, you can still maintain an extremely high level of physical fitness. Combining a tailored fitness routine with a proper diet allowed Gonzales to achieve his fitness goals by competing in multiple bodybuilding competitions over the last six months.
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<img src='https://media.defense.gov/2018/Sep/10/2001963980/82/55/0/180804-Z-ZZ999-0002.JPG' alt='Richard Gonzales, 225th Air Defense Group personnel specialist, wins first palce in the Men’s Physique Masters 50 &amp; Older class at the Washington State Championship for bodybuilding at the Auburn Performing Arts Center in Auburn, Aug. 4, 2018. (Courtesy Photo by Richard Gonzales)' /> <br />
Mon, 10 Sep 2018 21:32:00 GMTMaj. Kimberly D. Burke, Western Air Defense Sector Public Affairshttps://www.wads.ang.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1626444/wads-member-places-1st-at-bodybuilding-competition/NORAD commander thanks WADS for actions after plane stolen near Seattlehttps://www.wads.ang.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1615630/norad-commander-thanks-wads-for-actions-after-plane-stolen-near-seattle/
The NORAD and USNORTHCOM commander arrived at Joint Base Lewis-McChord Aug. 23 to personally thank the men and women of the Western Air Defense Sector for their quick actions when a Horizon Bombardier Q400 commercial plane was stolen from SeaTac International Airport Aug. 10.
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<img src='https://media.defense.gov/2018/Aug/29/2001959876/82/55/0/180823-Z-QO338-0009.JPG' alt='Gen. Terrence O&#39;Shaughnessy, NORAD and USNORTHCOM commander, visits the Western Air Defense Sector, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington Aug. 23, 2018. O&#39;Shaughnessy met with the WADS operations crew that provided command and control of the 142nd Fighter Wing&#39;s F-15 intercept of the Aug. 10 stolen Horizon Bombardier Q400 aircraft out of SeaTac International Airport. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Maj. Kimberly D. Burke)' /> <br />
Wed, 29 Aug 2018 16:31:00 GMTMaj. Kimberly D. Burke, WADS Public Affairshttps://www.wads.ang.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1615630/norad-commander-thanks-wads-for-actions-after-plane-stolen-near-seattle/NORAD intercepts stolen aircraft from SEATAChttps://www.wads.ang.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1599739/norad-intercepts-stolen-aircraft-from-seatac/
Federal Aviation Administration reported a stolen Bombardier Q400 aircraft from Horizon Airlines from Seattle-Tacoma airport and requested DoD assistance.<br/>
<img src='https://media.defense.gov/2018/Aug/11/2001953309/82/55/0/180811-Z-QO338-0001.JPG' alt='NORAD launched two F-15C alert aircraft from Portland, who proceeded to intercept a Horizon Airlines Bombardier Q400 in the vicinity of Joint Base Lewis-McChord Aug 10, 2018. The aircraft crashed on Ketron Island near JBLM. (U.S. Air Force photo by NORAD Public Affairs)' /> <br />
Sat, 11 Aug 2018 17:22:43 GMTNORAD Public Affairshttps://www.wads.ang.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1599739/norad-intercepts-stolen-aircraft-from-seatac/